Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’ UK politics live – latest updates A cartoon for preschoolers depicting the adventures of a small girl and a retired circus bear may seem an unlikely source of parliamentary concern. Yet a cross-party group of MPs has written to ministers urging them to examine whether they can stop the globally popular Masha and the Bear from being broadcast in the UK, alleging it amounts to a cuddly form of
FOX News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our links . America turns 250 tomorrow, and if you're celebrating with a backyard barbecue, parade or fireworks, this $14 commemorative hat is an easy way to show your patriotic spirit. Featuring an embroidered American flag, a bald eagle and the anniversary years, it's a fun keepsake for this once-in-a-generation milestone. READ MORE: Shopping for America 250? Here's what's actually made in the USA — and what's imported Fee
South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over killing of migrant A diplomatic row has erupted between South Africa and Ghana, over claims that a Ghanaian man was killed during anti-migrant protests, which South African officials deny. Ghana's Foreign Affairs ministry said it had received with "profound shock" reports that Bashiru Isak, 40, had been shot dead on Tuesday in Cape Town's Khayelitsha's township. It said it had sent a formal protest note and filed a complaint with the police. South Af
Charges yet to be filed over incident in Mukdahan involving 11-year-old, as police seek to establish circumstances An 11-year-old boy has driven his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks. CCTV footage shared by a local rescue group showed the moment the monks, wearing orange robes, were run over as they walked in procession along a road. The timestamp on the footage was shortly before 11am local time on Thursday. Continue reading...
Councils and schools urged to do more as figures show there is no information on whereabouts of 32,100 ‘Neets’ Business live – latest updates The government has urged councils and schools in England to drastically improve the way they identify young people at risk of dropping out of training and work, as it admitted thousands are unaccounted for. Publishing official figures on Thursday, the government said councils had no information on the whereabouts of 32,100 young people aged 16 to 17 who we
Guardian - World · Oct 8
An estimated 650,000 bags of potato chips are affected as US agency upgraded recall of several popular brands The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of several popular brands of potato chips to its most serious level because of the risk of salmonella contamination. Manufacturer Utz issued a voluntary recall in May for varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips products, citing the possible presence of salmonella in dry milk powder sourced from a third party used to m
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A coastal Los Angeles neighborhood reached its breaking point this week as more than 100 residents confronted leaders of two supportive housing programs over what they described as rising crime and deteriorating public safety. One resident told the packed meeting on Monday that Venice, California, neighbors are now "finding dead bodies" during routine cleanups, while others described drug activity , trespassing and fears of letting their children walk the neighborhood alone. The heated community
Fox News · Oct 8
I've always believed that gratitude is the most underrated of all human traits, and ingratitude is among the ugliest. A person who cannot recognize what they've been given, who cannot feel the weight of unearned blessing, has a hole in their soul that no amount of achievement can fill. It’s true of people and nations. America, I am sorry that some in this country do not love you. Sad that a record low number of young Americans say they are proud. This breaks my heart, not because dissent is wron
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Plymouth retrospective of artist, who died in 2018, aims to ‘champion and celebrate the power of the imagination’ She spoke about indulging in colour, feasting on beauty, feeling a little giddy when drinking in glorious hues and textures – and not searching too deeply for meaning. So in these gloomy times, a major retrospective of the work of the artist Gillian Ayres in her adopted Devon homeland may be just the job. Continue reading...
